세포의 개수가 늘어나는 것이 아니라 개별 세포의 크기가 커짐으로써 장기나 조직의 전체 부피가 증가하는 상태.
The enlargement of an organ or tissue from the increase in size of its component cells, rather than an increase in their number.
예문:
"The bodybuilder focused on specific resistance training to maximize muscular hypertrophy."
"Left ventricular hypertrophy is often a compensatory response to chronic high blood pressure."
"In botany, hypertrophy can be seen in certain plant galls caused by insect larvae."
세포의 크기가 커짐으로써 장기나 조직이 비대해지거나 혹은 그렇게 만들다.
To undergo or cause an increase in the size of an organ or tissue through the enlargement of its component cells.
예문:
"The heart muscle may hypertrophy if it has to pump against increased resistance for a long time."
"Specific hormones can cause certain tissues to hypertrophy rapidly under laboratory conditions."